From root: ikli
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umikli
u-mik-LI
shortened
Present (Incomplete)
umiikli
u-mi-ik-LI
is shortening
Future (Contemplated)
iikli
i-ik-LI
will shorten
Usage Note
Umikli is used when describing something that naturally or spontaneously becomes shorter, such as the length of one's hair or the duration of a day. It focuses on the process of becoming short rather than the action of someone actively cutting or shortening an object.
Examples
" Umikli ang buhok ko. "
Natural Translation
My hair got shorter.
Literal Translation
Shortened the hair my.
" Kailangang umikli ang oras ng usapan. "
Natural Translation
The time of the talk needs to shorten.
Literal Translation
Need shorten the time of talk.
" Habang papalapit ang taglamig, unti-unting umiikli ang mga araw at mas maagang dumidilim ang langit. "
Natural Translation
As winter approaches, the days gradually grow shorter and the sky darkens earlier.
Literal Translation
While approaching the winter, little-by-little shortening the days and more early darkening the sky.
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